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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.17, 687.27 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.17, 687.27 and 150.05 is: 225.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.17 : 687.27 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.17/687.27 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.17x = 687.27 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.17x = 103,121.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,121.43/458.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.07

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